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o·vate

ovate

pronunciation:
o veIt
part of speech: adjective
definition: egg-shaped, with one end slightly broader than the other.
an ovate leaf
synonyms:
oviform, ovoid
similar words:
asymmetrical, ellipsoid, elliptical, oblong, oval, rounded
derivation: ovately (adv.)